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Treatments of Neuropathic pain

Treatments Of Neuropathic Pain

(ĐTĐ) – Neuropathic pain can be very difficult to treat with only some 40-60% of patients achieving partial relief. In addition to the work of Dworkin, O’Connor and Backonja et al., cited above, there have been several recent attempts to derive guidelines for pharmacological therapy. These have combined evidence from randomized controlled trials with expert […]

Mechanisms of Neuropathic pain

Mechanisms Of Neuropathic Pain

(ĐTĐ) – Neuropathic pain is a type of pain which is caused by damage to or dysfunction of the nervous system. Neuropathic pain cannot be explained by a single disease process or a single specific location of damage. Neuropathic pain may be associated with abnormal sensations called dysesthesias, which occur spontaneously and allodynias that occur […]

Types of pain

Types Of Pain

(ĐTĐ) – Pain is a very complicated phenomenon and there are many ways of describing and classifying pain.   Most of these are relevant as they provide information about the different clinical aspects of pain Types of pain Definition Malignant – non malignant pain Based on temporal onset Based on the cause of the pain Definition […]

Diagnosing the Cause of Pain

Diagnosing The Cause Of Pain

(ĐTĐ) – Various techniques are available to determine the cause of pain, including pain measurement tools and X-ray devices. Your doctor will talk to you about your symptoms and ask about your history of illness, injury or surgery. You may be asked to fill out a questionnaire to assess the intensity and location of your […]

Temporomandibular Disorders

Temporomandibular Disorders

(ĐTĐ) – The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone of the skull. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint, and surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw. This joint is immediately in front of […]

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Muscle Pain)

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (muscle Pain)

(ĐTĐ) – Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a fancy way to describe muscle pain. It refers to pain and inflammation in the body’s soft tissues. Myofascial pain is a chronic condition that affects the fascia (connective tissue that covers the muscles). Myofascial pain syndrome may involve either a single muscle or a muscle group. In […]

Musculoskeletal Pain

Musculoskeletal Pain

(ĐTĐ) – Musculoskeletal pain is pain that affects the muscles, ligaments and tendons, along with the bones. What Causes Musculoskeletal Pain? The causes of musculoskeletal pain are varied. Muscle tissue can be damaged with the wear and tear of daily activities. Trauma to an area (jerking movements, auto accidents, falls, fractures, sprains, dislocations, and direct […]

Prostaglandin

(ĐTĐ) – A prostaglandin is any member of a group of lipid compounds that are derived enzymatically from fatty acids and have important functions in the animal body. Every prostaglandin contains 20 carbon atoms, including a 5-carbon ring. They are mediators and have a variety of strong physiological effects, such as regulating the contraction and […]

Nociceptor

Nociceptor

(ĐTĐ) – A nociceptor is a sensory receptor that responds to potentially damaging stimuli by sending nerve signals to the spinal cord and brain. This process, called nociception, usually causes the perception of pain. History Nociceptors were discovered by Charles Scott Sherrington in 1906. In earlier centuries, scientists believed that animals were like mechanical devices […]

Phantom pain

Phantom Pain

(ĐTĐ) – Phantom pain sensations are described as perceptions that an individual experiences relating to a limb or an organ that is not physically part of the body. Limb loss is a result of either removal by amputation or congenital limb deficiency (Giummarra et al., 2007). However, phantom limb sensations can also occur following nerve […]

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